Category: Food Safety

Food and Water Safety: Before and After the Storm

by J. Johnson
September 5, 2017

Are you prepared for disaster? There is more to being prepared than just stocking up. After a disaster strikes, it is important to know proper food and water safety to ensure the well-being of your loved ones. Emergency Preparation (Before ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Work & Life
Tags: Disaster, Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Preparation, Evacuation, Flooding, Hurricane, Preparedness, Water Supply

Basics of Home Canning

by Fin
September 1, 2017

Are you interested in home canning? The UF/IFAS Extension office in Levy County had at one time held canning classes. Sad to say, the agent who used to hold these classes has retired. Well, sad for us - good news for her. Below is a list ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Work & Life
Tags: Home Canning

Great Grilling Safety Tips

by Fin
August 30, 2017

One wonderful thing about living in Florida is you can pretty much grill any time of year. Check out these great grilling safety tips for a fabulous grilling experience. Included below are grilling safety tips for the barbecue, information ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Work & Life
Tags: Barbeque, Grilling Safety Tips

Keeping Foods Safe: Shopping and Transporting Foods

by J. Johnson
August 23, 2017

Grocery shopping can be an entertaining activity, but effective shopping involves lots of planning and organization, depending on individual needs and choices in different grocery stores. Good planning and organization can save money and time. ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Work & Life
Tags: Food Safety, Grocery, Shopping

Cooking Matters for Clay County Teens

by Annie Sheldon
August 15, 2017

Clay County teens spent six weeks of their summer participating in Cooking Matters for Teens, a hands-on cooking class offered by UF/IFAS Extension Family Nutrition Program at the Green Cove Springs Public Library. (more…) READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Cooking, Healthy Diet, Youth

Food and water safety precautions when disasters occur

by Teresa O'Reilly
August 10, 2017

An important part of a family’s emergency plan is knowing what proper food and water safety precautions to take if hurricanes or other disasters occur. Follow these tips to be prepared for power outages and keep your food safe. Place ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Work & Life

Fresh market sweet corn

by Teresa O'Reilly
August 10, 2017

Florida ranks #2 nationally in the production and value of fresh market sweet corn, typically accounting for approximately 25 percent of sweet corn production in the U.S. According to USDA, the production of fresh corn from Florida is valued ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Corn, Food, Recipes, Vegetable

Dairy Producers Strive to Improve Milk Quality

by cclarson
August 3, 2017

Dairy producers are constantly striving to improve the quality of milk they produce. Higher quality milk can mean a price premium and longer shelf life for dairy products. Milk quality continues to improve because of advances in equipment, ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Farm Management, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Livestock, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Dairy Producers, Healthy Cows, Milk Quality, Okeechobee County, Udder Health

Veterinary Feed Directive

by lbutler
July 26, 2017

Who is the regulation agency: Food and Drug Administration Who does this affect: Producers, Veterinarians, Feed Vendors and Show Exhibitors What is it: The Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) controls the use of medicated feeds. How ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Farm Management, Food Safety, Livestock, Work & Life
Tags: Feeding Cattle, Feeding Livestock, Feeding Rules, VFD

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